Home project costs in the District of Columbia
Statewide ranges for 38 projects, using District of Columbia wages (BLS) and regional prices (BEA). Pick a city below for local prices.
District of Columbia ranks 3 of 51 (the 50 states plus DC) on BEA's regional price index at 109.9, where the US is 100. Its goods index is 106.5 (rank 4). BLS counts 701,920 jobs across the state.
Statewide, 38 of the 38 projects price above the national midpoint and 0 below. The biggest premiums are shower pan (+20%), asphalt driveway (+19%) and sprinkler system (+19%); the lowest are laminate flooring (+3%), kitchen backsplash (+4%) and tile flooring (+4%).
Weather across the metro we cover: January average lows of 30°F, July average highs of 90°F and 42 inches of precipitation a year (NOAA 1991-2020 normals).
Cities in the District of Columbia
How the metros in the District of Columbia compare
Washington is the only District of Columbia metro in our dataset. Averaged over all 38 projects it prices +3% against the US midpoint, compared with +8% for the state as a whole.
| Metro | Jobs | Price index | Goods index | All projects vs. US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington, DC | 3,136,190 | 108.9 | 104.8 | +3% |
What trades earn in the District of Columbia
| Trade | Projects using it | 25th pct | Median | 75th pct | US median | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Construction laborers (47-2061) | 25 | $20.80 | $24.05 | $28.41 | $22.66 | 1.06 |
| Carpenters (47-2031) | 23 | $27.48 | $29.67 | $36.18 | $29.12 | 1.02 |
| Operating engineers and other construction equipment operators (47-2073) | 10 | $31.47 | $35.87 | $41.48 | $28.78 | 1.25 |
| Plumbers, pipefitters and steamfitters (47-2152) | 7 | $35.88 | $48.57 | $55.00 | $30.67 | 1.58 |
| Cement masons and concrete finishers (47-2051) | 6 | $27.67 | $29.65 | $34.00 | $27.41 | 1.08 |
| Electricians (47-2111) | 6 | $29.44 | $37.97 | $58.68 | $30.38 | 1.25 |
| Tile and stone setters (47-2044) | 5 | n/a | n/a | n/a | $26.77 | n/a |
| Roofers (47-2181) | 5 | $23.37 | $29.69 | $48.83 | $26.65 | 1.11 |
Concrete & paving in the District of Columbia
Across these 7 projects, District of Columbia averages +10% against national midpoints. Asphalt driveway is highest at +19% and concrete slab lowest at +8%.
| Project | Size | District of Columbia range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Concrete slab cost in the District of Columbia | 400 sq ft | $2,650 – $5,600 | $3,850 |
| Concrete driveway cost in the District of Columbia | 600 sq ft | $3,950 – $9,950 | $6,450 |
| Asphalt driveway cost in the District of Columbia | 600 sq ft | $3,550 – $8,900 | $5,250 |
| Gravel driveway cost in the District of Columbia | 1,000 sq ft | $2,800 – $11,300 | $6,350 |
| Paver patio cost in the District of Columbia | 300 sq ft | $3,250 – $5,900 | $4,250 |
| Concrete patio cost in the District of Columbia | 300 sq ft | $1,350 – $4,300 | $2,650 |
| Stamped concrete cost in the District of Columbia | 400 sq ft | $3,500 – $8,600 | $5,600 |
Decks & outdoor in the District of Columbia
Across these 2 projects, District of Columbia averages +5% against national midpoints. Wood deck is highest at +5% and composite deck lowest at +4%.
| Project | Size | District of Columbia range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood deck cost in the District of Columbia | 300 sq ft | $7,900 – $15,900 | $11,400 |
| Composite deck cost in the District of Columbia | 300 sq ft | $12,600 – $25,200 | $18,100 |
Building & additions in the District of Columbia
The 2 jobs here average +8% versus the US in District of Columbia, from +7% (detached garage) to +10% (home addition).
| Project | Size | District of Columbia range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached garage cost in the District of Columbia | 576 sq ft | $30,900 – $62,000 | $43,500 |
| Home addition cost in the District of Columbia | 300 sq ft | $41,700 – $84,500 | $57,500 |
Doors & windows in the District of Columbia
Across these 5 projects, District of Columbia averages +8% against national midpoints. Window replacement is highest at +11% and front door lowest at +6%.
| Project | Size | District of Columbia range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage door cost in the District of Columbia | 1 door | $760 – $4,000 | $2,200 |
| Storm door cost in the District of Columbia | 1 door | $370 – $1,000 | $650 |
| Front door cost in the District of Columbia | 1 door | $530 – $2,650 | $1,500 |
| Window replacement cost in the District of Columbia | 10 windows | $5,050 – $16,500 | $9,750 |
| Patio door cost in the District of Columbia | 1 door | $660 – $6,650 | $3,300 |
Fencing in the District of Columbia
Across these 4 projects, District of Columbia averages +6% against national midpoints. Vinyl fence is highest at +6% and wood fence lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | District of Columbia range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood fence cost in the District of Columbia | 150 linear ft | $3,200 – $8,050 | $5,350 |
| Vinyl fence cost in the District of Columbia | 150 linear ft | $4,800 – $9,700 | $6,850 |
| Chain-link fence cost in the District of Columbia | 150 linear ft | $1,650 – $6,450 | $3,850 |
| Aluminum fence cost in the District of Columbia | 150 linear ft | $4,000 – $12,000 | $7,600 |
Roofing & exterior in the District of Columbia
Across these 5 projects, District of Columbia averages +6% against national midpoints. Roof replacement is highest at +9% and attic insulation lowest at +5%.
| Project | Size | District of Columbia range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roof replacement cost in the District of Columbia | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $6,700 – $13,600 | $9,300 |
| Metal roof cost in the District of Columbia | 2,000 sq ft of roof | $11,000 – $35,000 | $21,300 |
| Gutters cost in the District of Columbia | 160 linear ft | $1,350 – $4,450 | $2,750 |
| Vinyl siding cost in the District of Columbia | 2,100 sq ft of wall | $8,800 – $26,400 | $16,800 |
| Attic insulation cost in the District of Columbia | 1,000 sq ft | $1,050 – $4,200 | $2,500 |
Kitchen & bath in the District of Columbia
The 5 jobs here average +11% versus the US in District of Columbia, from +4% (kitchen backsplash) to +20% (shower pan).
| Project | Size | District of Columbia range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen cabinets cost in the District of Columbia | 25 linear ft | $4,600 – $15,200 | $9,150 |
| Shower pan cost in the District of Columbia | 1 pan | $1,150 – $3,300 | $1,850 |
| Kitchen remodel cost in the District of Columbia | 120 sq ft | $20,000 – $34,100 | $25,000 |
| Bathroom remodel cost in the District of Columbia | 45 sq ft | $5,350 – $26,500 | $14,000 |
| Kitchen backsplash cost in the District of Columbia | 30 sq ft | $310 – $1,550 | $900 |
Landscaping & drainage in the District of Columbia
The 5 jobs here average +12% versus the US in District of Columbia, from +8% (retaining wall) to +19% (sprinkler system).
| Project | Size | District of Columbia range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| French drain cost in the District of Columbia | 60 linear ft | $660 – $2,300 | $1,350 |
| Retaining wall cost in the District of Columbia | 200 sq ft of wall face | $7,600 – $14,500 | $10,300 |
| Sod installation cost in the District of Columbia | 1,500 sq ft | $1,700 – $3,750 | $2,400 |
| Sprinkler system cost in the District of Columbia | 4,000 sq ft of lawn | $4,750 – $11,900 | $7,000 |
| Inground pool cost in the District of Columbia | 450 sq ft | $40,300 – $126,000 | $74,500 |
Flooring & interior in the District of Columbia
Across these 3 projects, District of Columbia averages +4% against national midpoints. Hardwood flooring is highest at +4% and laminate flooring lowest at +3%.
| Project | Size | District of Columbia range | US midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardwood flooring cost in the District of Columbia | 500 sq ft | $5,750 – $13,100 | $9,000 |
| Laminate flooring cost in the District of Columbia | 500 sq ft | $2,050 – $7,250 | $4,500 |
| Tile flooring cost in the District of Columbia | 200 sq ft | $2,450 – $10,500 | $6,200 |